Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton, APRN
Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton is a Nurse Practitioner based in Bradenton, FL with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 32 years in nursing, Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton, APRN is a long-established nurse practitioner in Bradenton. She has been in practice for 32+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8614 State Road 70 E Ste 200, Bradenton, FL 34202-3710
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.11%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
1.11% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
691
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,575
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $327k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$248 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
425 W Colonial Dr Ste 303, Orlando, FL 32804-6863
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501337
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bradenton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton
NPI records show Dr. Howard-Patton as active with telehealth listed in Bradenton, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (941) 727-1243.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Deborah Lynn Howard-Patton
Practice Location
8614 State Road 70 E Ste 200, Bradenton, FL 34202-3710
Mailing Address
425 W Colonial Dr Ste 303, Orlando, FL 32804-6863
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